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Things are getting intense in the Chronicles of Shadow Bourne with Drow Magic written by Martha Carr & Michael Anderle. Narrated by Stephanie Savannah, half-Drow, Ellis Burton is reunited with her mother and working to save those she loves from the DRI. Intense, action-packed with plenty of twists perfect for fans of urban fantasy.

The half-Drow, Ellis Burton has finally reunited with her mother, Claire but something's not right. Her mother is hiding something where the agency, DRI is concerned, and Ellis isn't sure she can trust her.

But she's willing to give her the benefit of doubt for now. Trust, verify, and then bring out the magic.

Charlie is still locked up in the DRI offices. The director, who looks strangely familiar offers him a job. Question is, is he considering it to help Ellis or to save his own skin?

Before he answers, he's got a plan to check out the facility, while no one is watching him. It'll be an easy in and out job.

Until Ellis shows up in a daring rescue attempt.

A rescue attempt that may just put an end to the DRI.

Can Ellis and her friends reveal just what the DRI is doing to the senator and put an end to the capture and torture of Drow citizens?

At just around five hours, this series is a blast to listen to. Ellis is half-Drow and can use Shadow Magic, and works with mushrooms. She also has been sneaking out into the human world to search for her mother. Because this story builds on the overall series, I recommend listening to them in the order of their release. Drow Magic is the fourth audiobook in the Chronicles of Shadow Bourne.

Ellis and her found mother escaped the DRI, but her brother and Percy have not. To free them, she’ll need the help of the Drow. Ellis breaks a rule and brings her mother to their home. Twists, confrontations, and questions of whether her mother can be trusted, combined with an escape plan, kept me listening into the wee hours. To be honest, I wasn’t sure who to believe. Who can you trust? Will Ellis free those she cares about?

Things are far from over, and I cannot wait for the next installment, Drow Rising. Stephanie Savannah narrates the series and has really captured Ellis and key characters, like Percy and Charlie. If you are looking for a fun, fast-paced, light urban fantasy set against the City of Los Angeles, this is it.

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About Martha Carr

Martha Carr started writing in her 30s with a newborn and a fresh divorce. She had tried everything the way my family wanted me to do it – and saw where that got her. She was a successful stockbroker who dreaded every day of work. She just couldn’t picture herself still in that chair at 60. Well— at 63, boy, is she glad she walked away.

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About Michael Anderle

Michael Anderle was born in Houston, Tx. A very curious child, he got into trouble - a lot. What to do with an inquisitive mind when he was grounded? Read! That hasn't changed since he was in elementary school. The Kindle was developed with him in mind. In the first 20 years, he mostly read Science Fiction and Fantasy. In the last 10 years he has enjoyed Urban Fantasy and Military Fiction. Using these influences, he has developed The Kurtherian Gambit. A series dedicated to watching how one genetically modified person with an incredible team behind her might be able to change the future, if she can survive along the way.

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About Kimberly

Kimberly is a coffee loving book addict who reads and listens to fictional stories in all genres. Whovian, Ravenclaw, Howler and proud Nonna. She owns and manages Caffeinated PR. The coffee is always on and she is ready to chat. BlueSky | Facebook | Instagram

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